Spinach and Basil Hemp Seeds Chickpea Pasta
This flavourful basil and hemp sauce is perfect for a midweek pasta lunch.
Serves: 4-5
Time: 30 minutes
Recipe by: Monicia Horne
Ingredients:
3 cups raw spinach
1 cup fresh basil
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tbsp almond milk
3 tbsp hemp seeds
3 tbsp nutritional yeast
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste
300g chickpea pasta
Fresh parsley for garnish
Method:
Blend all ingredients together in your blender or food processor. To make the pesto.
Cook the chickpea pasta according to pack instructions. Reserve a half cup of the pasta water.
Heat a glug of olive oil in a large pan. Toss in the cooked pasta, the basil hemp sauce and the reserved pasta water.
Toss together, garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Chefs Tip: Once the pesto is done, you can store it as is in a sterilized jar for usage during the week as a condiment to your meals.